Posterchild for what we don't want: Houston 2016

[Flowers4Heisman]

As you recall, Houston started 2016 with a lot of attention. In the preseason, they were ranked #13 in the Coaches' poll, and #15 in the AP poll.

And they were sky high with attention and enthusiasm after they beat OU at home in that nationally televised game.

However, their year started to slide big time when they couldn't take care of their conference games.

Date	Time	Opponent#	Rank#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	11:00 a.m.	vs. No. 3 Oklahoma*	No. 15	NRG Stadium • Houston, TX (Texas Kickoff)	ABC	W 33–23	71,016
September 10	11:00 a.m.	Lamar*	No. 6	TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX	ASN	W 42–0	39,402
September 15	6:30 p.m.	at Cincinnati	No. 6	Nippert Stadium • Cincinnati, OH	ESPN	W 40–16	40,015
September 24	6:00 p.m.	at Texas State*	No. 6	Bobcat Stadium • San Marcos, TX	ESPNU	W 64–3	33,133
September 29	7:00 p.m.	Connecticut	No. 6	TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX	ESPN	W 42–14	40,873
October 8	2:00 p.m.	at Navy	No. 6	Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, MD	CBSSN	L 40–46	34,531
October 15	6:00 p.m.	Tulsa	No. 13	TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX (Rivalry)	ESPN2	W 38–31	38,221
October 22	6:00 p.m.	at SMU	No. 11	Gerald J. Ford Stadium • Dallas, TX (Rivalry)	ESPN2	L 16–38	32,000
October 29	11:00 a.m.	UCF		TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX	ESPNU	W 31–24	35,846
November 12	2:30 p.m.	Tulane		TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX	CBSSN	W 30–18	36,552
November 17	8:00 p.m.	No. 3 Louisville*		TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX	ESPN	W 36–10	42,822
November 25	11:00 a.m.	at Memphis	No. 18	Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium • Memphis, TN	ABC	L 44–48	36,527
December 17	2:30 p.m.	vs. San Diego State*		Sam Boyd Stadium • Whitney, NV (Las Vegas Bowl)	ABC	L 10–34	29,286
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time.

 

[The Great 8]

Didn't realize they got their ass kicked by SDSU. Wow.

[Ionbull]

6 hours ago, The Great 8 said:

Didn't realize they got their ass kicked by SDSU. Wow.

Yeah and that game wasn't close, but again Herman was gone. The hardest part about those who want to talk smack about the AAC bowl record, is how many of those came against an interim coach. No excuses, I know, but still.

I think you can compare 2017 USF with 2015 Houston better though. New coach, but a lot of returning pieces. I'm just glad we don't visit UConn in November. 2016 Houston was more the 2006-2010 USF. 

[USF Bulls Football]

Houston obviously returns a lot of talent, but losing their QB and Herman will really hurt them this year.

[BullsBoltsJagsRays]

I am so **** glad we don't have to play navy this year, such an annoying team to have on the schedule.  

[NewEnglandBull]

34 minutes ago, BullsBoltsJagsRays said:

I am so **** glad we don't have to play navy this year, such an annoying team to have on the schedule.  

Agree, it's UCiF's turn now. 

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

35 minutes ago, BullsBoltsJagsRays said:

I am so **** glad we don't have to play navy this year, such an annoying team to have on the schedule.  

Not so fast. Perhaps in the CCG...

[CousinRicky]

On 8/10/2017 at 8:55 AM, USF Bulls Football said:

Houston obviously returns a lot of talent, but losing their QB and Herman will really hurt them this year.

Scratch out Houston, QB and Herman and fill in USF, RB and Taggart.  

[SoFlo All Day]

On 8/10/2017 at 8:55 AM, USF Bulls Football said:

Houston obviously returns a lot of talent, but losing their QB and Herman will really hurt them this year.

Not sure about that. Greg Ward was good but I would not sleep on Kyle Allen - especially in November when he's had 2+ months to get set and understand the offense. They will also have continuity with Applewhite. That game is gonna be lit - but also the one we probably lose. 

[footnfan1]

On 8/10/2017 at 1:57 AM, The Great 8 said:

Didn't realize they got their ass kicked by SDSU. Wow.

Didn't Ward get injured? Ward, like QF, was a complete game changer. You lose a guy like that, the wheels come off pretty quickly.